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Singapore retail sales rise 1.7% YoY in September
Singapore retail sales rise 1.7% YoY in September
Computer and telecommunications equipment saw the strongest growth at 16.5%
Government plans tenfold hike in maximum haze fine to $20m
Government plans tenfold hike in maximum haze fine to $20m
Proposed changes add civil penalties of up to $10m and business restrictions.
Visa sets up 6 capability hubs at Paya Lebar centre
Visa sets up 6 capability hubs at Paya Lebar centre
The centre will house over 1,500 professionals in cybersecurity and engineering.
HDB to offer 4,300 BTO flats in February
HDB to offer 4,300 BTO flats in February
Total number of applications projected to be around 11k to 14k.
DBS net profit dips 5% YoY to $2.8b in Q3
DBS net profit dips 5% YoY to $2.8b in Q3
Its strong momentum was offset mainly by a 65% drop in market trading income.
Direct investment abroad reaches $1.85t
Direct investment abroad reaches $1.85t
Equity holdings accounted for more than 94% of the corporate sector’s overseas investment stock at the end of 2025.
Singapore reinsurers warned of losses from shared AI systems
Singapore reinsurers warned of losses from shared AI systems
Common technology providers could expose multiple insurers to simultaneous failures.

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HR & Education AI shifts graduate hiring toward judgement skills
One in five employers expect to hire fewer graduates.
Healthcare TOUCH, CapitaLand open workplace wellness centre in CBD
The facility features greenery, natural light, and earthy finishes.
Singapore anti-scam law shifts burden to service providers
Telecommunication companies face broader police powers under the law.
Information Technology Estha brings offline AI to small firms wary of cloud exposure
The company has raised more than $1m and serves about 100 clients.
Retail Retailers told to align AI strategy with clear data rules
Centralised governance can support AI adoption across regional markets.
Information Technology Influencees targets brand-creator campaigns with audience data
About 70% of the platform's more than 4,700 users are creators.
Cost pressures threaten Singapore’s 2030 net-zero push
Upgrade costs and competing spending needs are barriers.

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